The first hypoallergenic floor in Boston hostelry constitutes 23 ‘Pure’ rooms, priced at $2,400 per room, on the eleventh level of the hotel.
All the 23 rooms of the floor have undergone a seven-step treatment provided by New York-based Pure Solutions NA, New York. The seven-step, patent-pending process removes up to 99% of pollutants from the air and includes two years of follow-up.
As a part of the eco-friendly change, the elevator and the rooms smell of a pleasant scent emanating from tea tree oil cartridges. The oil, placed in each room’s air ducts, is said to have antibiotic and antifungal properties and is considered hypoallergenic.
The treatment involves cleaning and disinfecting the mechanical parts of the rooms’ air-handling system to remove allergens, and applying a treatment to prevent moisture buildup. Air and water are also treated, and mattresses and pillows are encased in soft and breathable hypoallergenic coverings to protect from dust mite allergens. Re-cleaning of carpets and upholstery every few months and regular maintenance and filter replacements keep rooms certified as allergy friendly.
The seven-step treatment features an air handling unit which applies the Pure advanced coil treatment and maintains conditions by an enzyme-based drip pan tablet. Tea tree oil further maintains the sanitized conditions whereas ‘Pure Clean’ solution disintegrates bio films and maximizes the removal of dirt, bacteria, and mold on carpets and upholstery.
The high ozone shock treatment eliminates mold and bacteria from the room leaving it smelling fresh and clean. Pure Shield, a bacteriostatic barrier, helps to repel microorganisms, offering long-term protection against mold and bacteria growth on treated surfaces.
An electronic air purifier, FDA-listed as class II medical device, eliminates 98-100% of bacteria and viruses to give 24-hour protection from airborne pollutants. Allergy friendly bed encasements like soft, breathable, and washable mattress and pillow covers, gives protection from dust and dust mite allergens.
Commenting on the hypoallergenic rooms, Elaine Strunk, the hotel’s director of green, says that many people in Boston suffer from allergies or asthma, but no one has really catered to their needs. She adds that the move is a continuation of the green program that they have been working on since 1989.
